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Small dog breeds
Explore published small dog breeds and compare their temperament, adult weight, lifespan and household suitability. Use each evidence-led breed profile to assess care needs before choosing a dog.
Published records onlyStructured breed dataProfile links included
Browse small dog breeds
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American Cocker Spaniel
Gentle · smart · happy
- Size
- small
- Lifespan
- 10–14 years
- Weight
- 11–14 kg
published
Australian Terrier
Courageous · alert · friendly
- Size
- small
- Lifespan
- 11–15 years
- Weight
- 7–9 kg
Structured data, useful context
Only published, non-archived breed records appear here. Suitability directories use the documented 1–5 score methodology, while taxonomy directories use approved breed attributes. Scores summarize typical breed tendencies and cannot predict every dog.
